Growing hospitality firm The Doxford Group has given guests a first look at its new Alice in Wonderland-inspired hotel, bar and restaurant set to open in Northumberland.
The group is currently constructing The Tempus, a boutique venue set to open next year within the ground of its 150-acre country estate near Alnwick. Bosses have issued images of the site, which is set to be a sister venue to quirky Charlton Hall, with the decor taking its inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s famous story.
Once complete, The Tempus will have 15 guest bedrooms including a boutique suite and two junior suites on the second floor, as well as king, superior king and family rooms. The company has worked with Jeffreys Interiors to create the Alice in Wonderland look and feel within the property, which will also include a ground-floor bar, restaurant and orangery offering bistro-style dining and cocktails.
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The Tempus marks The Doxford Group’s third venture, following the launch of its wedding and event venues Doxford Barns in 2015 and Charlton Hall in 2017. Richard Shell, owner and director at The Doxford Group, said: “It’s a very exciting time for us here at The Doxford Group with the announcement of the Tempus to Charlton Hall Estate.
“Since opening our wedding and events venue, Charlton Hall back in 2017, my vision has been to expand our offering and guest experience - whether it be in the form of an overnight stay, celebration event, intimate dining experience or a tipple or two in our hotel bar – something we can now offer thanks to The Tempus.
“We have seen a significant rise in demand for overnight stays in the area with Northumberland becoming a popular hotspot for holidaymakers and tourists all year round. The addition of The Tempus will increase the number of guests we can sleep on site to 86 and the new bar and restaurant will provide an exciting new culinary address for the area and all of Northumberland.”
Jo Aynsley, head of interior design at Jeffreys Interior, said: “It was an honour to be asked to work with The Doxford Group for the interiors of The Tempus having worked on the restoration of Charlton Hall back in 2017 and the interiors within the most recent accommodation in 2021.
“The children’s tale Alice in Wonderland and the current interiors at Charlton Hall were our main inspiration for the design concept for The Tempus. We wanted to tell a story through the power of interior design taking guests on a journey through a wonderland.”
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